Sydney Sweeneyshows off her incredible transformation into boxer Christy Martin in new behind-the-scenes images from an upcoming biopic. Sweeney will be best known to many audiences for her role as Cassie inEuphoria, but she has since become a major presence in movies, too, after appearing in projects likeReality(2023),Anyone But You(2023), andImmaculate(2024). Her Martin biopic – directed by David Michôd – will chronicle the life of one of the most successful female boxers of the 1990s, with Katy O’Brian and Ben Foster also set to star.
Sweeneynow takes to Instagram to show off her look for the film, sharing behind-the-scenes images from the biopic’s set. The images tease her stunning physical transformation, which includes dyed hair and some impressive muscle gains. Sweeney is shown in sweatpants and a red tank top in both photos, with the actor smiling while flexing her biceps in the second.
While a title for the film hasn’t been officially revealed just yet, Sweeney ends her post with “CHRISTY MARTIN” in all caps, which is potentially a tease that the boxer’s name will serve as the title. Check out Sweeney’s post and caption below:
well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film im working on right now. over the past few months, i’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman—a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. more to come soon :)
What Sweeney’s Post Means For Her Christy Martin Biopic
When Will The Movie Release?
Few details have been officially released regarding the Martin biopic, butthe role will mark the second time in recent years that Sweeney is playing a real individual afterReality, for which she was praised for her standout performanceas NSA whistleblower Reality Winner. Her post above speaks to her willingness and ability to transform for roles, and such transformations tend to play well with Oscar voters.
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Realityenjoys an impressive 94% critics' score onRotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated film of Sweeney’s career other thanAmericana(2023), but that film’s 100% score only stems from 6 reviews.
Sweeney’s post also confirms that the film is currently in production, meaningit will likely release at some point next year, or potentially in 2026. With the project now in production, an official poster and a full-length trailer for the movie probably won’t arrive until 2025. Though Sweeney is careful not to divulge too many details about the movie, her caption does tease that the story will focus on Martin’s life outside the boxing ring, in addition to her professional accomplishments, which is typical for sports biopics.
Our Take On Sweeney’s Christy Martin Biopic
Sweeney Seems Poised For Awards Recognition
Michôd has proven himself an interesting director in recent years, helming movies likeThe Rover(2014),War Machine(2017), andThe King(2019). The Martin biopic will seemingly be a departure from his past work, but his attempt to chronicle the life and military exploits of a young Henry V inThe Kingwas mostly successful, suggesting he’ll approach Martin’s life with a similar level of respect.
In addition to the Martin biopic, Sweeney is expected to reprise her role as Cassie inEuphoriaseason 3, which is expected to start filming in January 2025.
As for Sweeney, she continues to dazzle with an array of different roles in various genres, and the Martin biopic could end up being her ticket for major awards recognition. After standout performances inEuphoria,Reality, andImmaculate,it certainly seems like Oscars recognition is a matter of “when” and not “if” for her. It remains to be seen how the Martin biopic will fare with audiences and critics, but the latest images ofSweeneyare certainly reason to be excited about the film.
